Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers In Minnesota

MN Substance Abuse Facts

Along with the rest of the country, Minnesota is experiencing a tragic epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose deaths. Many residents of the state struggle with mental health and substance abuse issues, and need the help of professional treatment providers and community resources.

Roughly 1 out of every 10 Minnesota residents live with a substance use disorder. However, only about 10% of these individuals who struggle with some form of substance use disorder receive treatment for it. Additionally, in Minnesota:

• 572 people died from a drug overdose in 2015, up from 516 in 2014.
• An average of roughly 168,000 (or 4.1%) adults had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year.⁴ Substance abuse is often driven by mental health disorders, and it may also worsen these conditions. If you’re abusing drugs and also suffering from mental health issues, dual diagnosis programs are geared toward helping to treat these co-occurring disorders.
• Middle-aged adults account for the greatest portion of drug overdose deaths.³
• Minnesota residents drink slightly more alcohol compared to the national average.
• Roughly one-third of all fatal car accidents are alcohol-related in Minnesota.

Getting Addiction Treatment Help

At an addiction rehab center, you’ll work with professional healthcare providers throughout the detoxification and treatment phases. Should a formal, medical detox be necessary, you may be prescribed medication to help ease any withdrawal symptoms and make you more comfortable in the early days of your recovery. The treatment phase of rehab usually consists of individual therapy, group counseling sessions, and other methods depending on the facility and type of program (inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, etc.).

To start your search for a rehab center in Minnesota, browse through our directory of listings to see what programs are available. Once you’re ready you can call us to speak to a treatment support specialist who can walk you through the steps of how to get linked up with a program.

Where Else Can I Find Help?

Getting help for a substance use disorder can be life-saving. If you are concerned about how to pay for treatment, there are ways to make it work, even if it feels overwhelming. Some options to try include:

• Sliding scale programs will charge you a fee based on your income level or ability to pay.
• State-funded facilities provide free or low-cost services and cater mostly to patients who are court-ordered to attend rehab.
• Crowdfunding platforms can help you raise money through friends, family, and social media networks.
• Healthcare loans or credit cards provide low interest options that will allow you to pay off the cost of treatment in installments you can afford.

Resources in Minnesota

There are various programs across the state that can help you, including public insurance options like Medicare and Medicaid. To see if you qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, visit healthcare.gov, or call the Minnesota Department of Human Services for more information.

Other great sources of addiction treatment information for Minnesota residents include:

• Substance Abuse division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services: This page features quick links to programs and services, how to get help with drug or alcohol abuse, additional resources, and contact directory.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: This national agency hosts a Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator that allows you to search for addiction treatment by city, state, or zip code.
• Substance Use in Minnesota: This informative site provides useful data for people researching substance use disorder, addiction, and treatment options.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota: NAMI is an excellent resource for people with all types of mental illness, not just addiction. Here you can learn about programs and events in Minnesota, get educational materials for friends and family of people with mental illnesses, and more.